How far is Thorndale, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Thorndale, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Otsego County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thorndale and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thorndale and Bethlehem.
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Start on Marshallton-Thorndale Road
1160 ft · 36 sec · Marshallton-Thorndale Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Lancaster Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Turn left onto Wallace Avenue
3071 ft · 2 min · Wallace Avenue
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Continue on Creek Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Creek Road
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Turn right onto Dowlin Forge Road
2107 ft · 54 sec · Dowlin Forge Road
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Continue on Shelmire Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Shelmire Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dorlan Mill Road
1 km · 1 min · Dorlan Mill Road
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Turn left onto Moore Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Moore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Road
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
20.2 mi · 32 min · Pottstown Pike
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Continue straight
891 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Cedar Crest Boulevard
1176 ft · 28 sec · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Street
777 ft · 21 sec · North Street
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Continue on Harrison Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · Harrison Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Dalton Street
2299 ft · 53 sec · Dalton Street
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Continue on Emaus Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Emaus Avenue
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Continue on Emmaus Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
897 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
1910 ft · 42 sec · Fahy Bridge
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Goepp Street
1342 ft · 50 sec · East Goepp Street
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Turn right onto Linden Street
17 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thorndale and Bethlehem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pottstown Pike
Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
20.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Thorndale and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thorndale to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gilbertsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Thorndale and 53.8 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thorndale and Sunny near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbertsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilbertsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thorndale and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 47.99 mi (77.23 km).
#1 Thorndale
City in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,407 |
| Coordinates | 39.9928800, -75.7452200 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
The second most populous city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 74,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.6259300, -75.3704600 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linden Street (-75.370434, 40.625929)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $11.69 | $23.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.10 | $34.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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